Polson skier qualifies for Junior Nordic Nationals
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Polson High School student Aja Starkey, 16, was named to the InterMountain Ski Team following races at Bogus Basin, Boise, Idaho, on Feb. 16 and 17.
Starkey placed fifth in the 10k classic and third in the 5k skate.
The points allowed Starkey to move her ranking from eighth to fifth place for the season for the Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming area J1/OJ, age 16-19, female athletes.
The team will compete in the Junior Nordic Nationals in March in Fairbanks, Alaska.